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$448+ Cheap flights from Atlanta (ATL) to South Africa

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ATL — JNB
Thg. 1 14 — Thg. 1 211
Th. 4 1/14
Th. 4 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Atlanta to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on Tháng Mười hai 15, 2025.

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Th. 3 12/303:10 pmATL - JNB
1 stop36h 40mTurkish Airlines
Th. 4 1/217:05 pmJNB - ATL
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,135
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Th. 3 12/303:10 pmATL - JNB
1 stop36h 40mTurkish Airlines
Th. 5 1/157:10 pmJNB - ATL
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/12$1,191
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Th. 2 12/299:20 pmATL - JNB
1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways
Th. 3 1/139:50 amJNB - ATL
1 stop37h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/12$1,328
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Th. 3 12/309:50 pmATL - JNB
1 stop30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Th. 5 1/151:45 pmJNB - ATL
2 stops47h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12$1,365
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Th. 2 12/299:20 pmATL - JNB
1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Th. 5 1/151:45 pmJNB - ATL
2 stops47h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12$1,376
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Th. 3 12/303:10 pmATL - JNB
1 stop36h 40mMultiple Airlines
Th. 4 1/211:45 pmJNB - ATL
2 stops47h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,392
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Th. 4 12/319:50 pmATL - JNB
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Th. 5 1/157:10 pmJNB - ATL
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/12$1,411
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Th. 4 12/243:10 pmATL - JNB
2 stops33h 25mAmerican Airlines
Th. 7 1/247:35 pmJNB - ATL
1 stop31h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/12$1,446
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Th. 3 12/3010:10 pmATL - JNB
1 stop29h 15mBritish Airways
Th. 4 1/147:35 pmJNB - ATL
1 stop31h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/12$1,476
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Th. 4 12/2410:10 pmATL - JNB
1 stop29h 15mBritish Airways
Th. 7 1/2410:00 pmJNB - ATL
1 stop29h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/12$1,478
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Th. 3 12/303:10 pmATL - JNB
2 stops33h 25mAmerican Airlines
Th. 4 1/217:35 pmJNB - ATL
2 stops34h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,506
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Th. 3 12/239:50 pmATL - CPT
1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines
Th. 5 1/155:15 pmCPT - ATL
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,678

Find flight deals from Atlanta to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Atlanta to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated Tháng Mười hai 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$831
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$448
(CrystalTravel)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,861

Good round-trip deal

$1,482 or less
From Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to South Africa
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($59 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Atlanta to South Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated Tháng Mười hai 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Atlanta to South Africa that are best for you.

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Atlanta

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AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL - JNB

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Th. 5 3/12

10:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Th. 6 3/27

7:05 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop25h 00m

$831

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Th. 4 1/21

9:35 am-2:35 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Th. 3 2/3

1:50 pm-8:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

$984

AtlantaDurban

ATL - DUR

ATLDUR

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Th. 2 1/26

9:50 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops32h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Th. 2 2/2

4:00 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops34h 45m

$988

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL - JNB

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Th. 4 2/4

9:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

CN 2/8

7:05 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$1,004

AtlantaDurban

ATL - DUR

ATLDUR

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Th. 4 1/28

9:50 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops32h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

CN 2/1

4:00 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops34h 45m

$1,104

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Th. 4 1/28

9:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Th. 6 2/6

5:15 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$1,132

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL - JNB

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Th. 6 2/27

7:04 am-3:55 am

2 stops37h 51m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

CN 3/8

3:10 am-4:15 pm

2 stops43h 05m

$1,172

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL - JNB

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Th. 2 1/19

9:35 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Th. 4 2/4

12:30 pm-8:00 am

4 stops50h 30m

$1,236

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL - JNB

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Th. 4 2/4

9:35 am-11:35 am

2 stops43h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

CN 2/8

2:30 pm-8:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

$1,315

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL - JNB

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Th. 3 1/6

9:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Th. 7 1/24

8:30 pm-6:22 am

2 stops40h 52m

$1,442

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Best time to book a flight from Atlanta to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Atlanta with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Atlanta to South Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Atlanta to South Africa?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to South Africa (average of $861). Flying from Atlanta to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,210). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ATL to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Atlanta to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated Tháng Mười hai 15, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Atlanta to South Africa in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 30% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Atlanta to South Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Atlanta to South Africa. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Atlanta to South Africa flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from Atlanta to South Africa delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between Atlanta and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 110 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Atlanta to South Africa flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Atlanta to South Africa flights?

Over the last year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 22% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Africa. Reviews last updated Tháng Mười hai 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Atlanta to South Africa, such as Delta, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,681 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,097 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
908 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Atlanta to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Atlanta to South Africa?

    Most people fly from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) if they book a flight from Atlanta to South Africa. Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson is conveniently located just 8.2 mi from Atlanta’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Atlanta to South Africa?

    Airlines like Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air, and Qatar Airways fly from Atlanta to South Africa in about 22h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 51m. The distance from Atlanta to South Africa is about 8128 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Atlanta to South Africa one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $441. Turkish Airlines flights start at $454 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $488 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Atlanta to South Africa?

    While some choose either Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Sun City Resort Pilansberg, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Cape Town Intl is the most popular route from Atlanta to South Africa.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Atlanta to South Africa?

    On average you can expect to pay $8,474 for a flight from Atlanta to South Africa. The cheapest flight overall is $1,807 while the most popular route, (Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at $931.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Atlanta to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Atlanta to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Atlanta to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Atlanta to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Atlanta to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Atlanta to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Atlanta to South Africa?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to South Africa (average of $861). Flying from Atlanta to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,210). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Atlanta to South Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Atlanta to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated Tháng Mười hai 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$865Average$1,265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$885Average$1,092FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$926Average$953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,084Average$1,333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,190Average$1,487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,198Average$1,793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,300Average$1,769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$1,457Average$2,142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$1,513Average$2,096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$1,852Average$2,300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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